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Hov's greatest hits: Ranking Jay-Z's best sports references
Jay-Z's catalog is packed with sports references -- here are the ones that top our list.
Stream CW Sports Videos on Watch ESPN
Stream the latest CW Sports videos on Watch ESPN. Your streaming home for all CW Sports events - NASCAR, WWE NXT, College Football/Basketball and more.
ESPN Suggests an Intriguing Trade Vikings Should Consider
ESPN experts suggest an intriguing trade that the Minnesota Vikings may want to consider.
PTI guys make their predictions for the next 25 years in sports
PTI guys make their predictions for the next 25 years in sports
ESPN proposes lopsided trade between Panthers, Eagles
ESPN has cooked up a trade between the Panthers and Eagles that would have one side making out like bandits.
JJ Watt gets deal as full-time CBS replacement for Tony Romo
J.J. Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.
Islanders Gameday: Darche speaks as slumping Kings arrive
The Islanders try to extend their first win streak of the season as the sad-sack Kings come to town. This one is a ESPN/Hulu/Disney/whatever broadcast, so your viewing access may be affected. Leave First Islanders Goal picks here. Islanders News Elsewhere
How Caleb Williams' inner circle features Chicago star power
Bears QB Caleb Williams is part of a trio of young Chicago athletes whose friendship transcends sports.
ESPN announcers incredulous over LaMelo Ball non-travel
The NBA season saw it’s first full night of action on Wednesday with most of the league’s teams playing their first game of the season. That meant we got our first look at LaMelo Ball teaming up with Anthony Edwards for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our first look at NBA refereeing was a reminder that we…
ESPN convenes thought leaders to solve youth sports issues
To view ESPN’s Take Back Sports promo with Scott Van Pelt:
Ohio bettor banned for alleged threats to Blue Jays manager
Ohio gaming regulators banned a man who allegedly made violent threats against Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider during the 2025 World Series.
What makes Troy Aikman such an appealing option for CBS?
ProShooter/Depositphotos Troy Aikman’s ESPN deal ends in 2027 Troy Kenneth Aikman works as an NFL analyst for ESPN after playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. His current broadcasting agreement runs through Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February 2027. During an October 15 radio interview in Dallas, Aikman said he expected to become a free agent.…
Bay Area sports calendar, Oct. 21-22
Draymond Green and the Warriors will open their season against the Lakers at 7 p.m. Wednesday. (ESPN)
Hornets Get B+ Grade From ESPN for Brandon Miller Extension
The Charlotte Hornets gave Brandon Miller $209 million.
ESPN moves Florida up in bowl projections after Texas upset
ESPN’s latest bowl projections have Florida facing Pitt in the Gator Bowl or Nebraska in the ReliaQuest Bowl after its win at Texas.
Watch ESPN - Stream Live Sports & ESPN Originals
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Ex-ESPN Star David Pollack Shares ‘Stunning’ Health Update About Wife’s Brain Tumor
'Thank you for faithfully praying!'
Ex-Jet Damien Woody shares health scare months after ESPN exit: 'Please get your checkups'
Former NFL player and TV personality Damien Woody shared a surprising health update with fans in a recent Instagram post.
Streaming’s Biggest Show Returns…and a Buzzy Genre Struggles
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Obviously, the big news of the week (if not month) is Netflix letting go of executive Bela Bajaria, their chief content officer. I’m going to cover this in my next “Most Important Story of the Week”, but I also have a data angle that I might publish before then. (Too much news this month, am I right?) But first, I have a bonus Streaming Ratings Report issue for you. Today’s article is a bit of a grab bag of topics I’ve wanted to write about, but couldn’t squeeze into the (already very long) Streaming Ratings Report issues. The NFL drives huge viewership numbers, so I’ve got a look at that. A whole bunch of TV shows returned to the traditional broadcast channels, and I have thoughts. And I have a quick look at adult animated shows, since a couple flopped earlier this month. Plus, the Emmys aired earlier this month, and we got some fun data bout how popular those nominated shows are and why I’m not optimistic about the show’s future. That’s a lot, so let’s dive right in. Subscribe Sports - Football Remains the King of Streaming Over the last two Streaming Ratings Reports, I sorta ignored the biggest “show” each week. (I was tempted to say “piece of content” but I know that word bugs folks.) In my database, I call these “specials”, and they sure are special. I speak of the king of American TV: football!!! Streaming football is back and, unlike some other sports, it routinely dominates all viewership. Probably the best way to show this is to update one of my favorite graphics, the “40 Million Hour Club”1 since football games have joined that club each week they’ve premiered: (Yep, that’s the data through 28-Sep, the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, I take the average minute audience provided by Nielsen, factor out a percentage of linear TV viewers in home markets, and multiply the run time by the three-hour runtime.) Again, the numbers are huge. Let’s start with Netflix. They grabbed the rights to the bonus opening week NFL Kickoff game (which was on YouTube last year) and it put up 18.5 million viewers on average. That nets out to 47.4 million hours of estimated streaming hours. That’s good! Though, notably, it’s well below Christmas Day games from previous years. Compared to other streamers/broadcasters, that’s a bit of a mixed result. On one hand, Netflix’s 18.5 million average is about what YouTube claimed last year, though Nielsen used a bespoke methodology at that time, so I trust this viewership figure more. So that’s good. (The game also shifted from a Friday to a Thursday and that could have helped the viewership as well.) And Netflix continues to best Prime Video in total viewership—as you’ll see next—though Netflix has had much higher-profile (opening week and Christmas Day) games. NBC/Peacock’s opening game the night before averaged 25.1 million average viewers, which is just much bigger than Netflix (or Prime Video). That’s the big caveat to all streaming viewership records: even in success, they can’t compete with traditional linear TV. Previously, I called this my “hierarchy of viewership”, and the data keeps supporting that thesis. The downside for NBC is that this game’s viewership was down compared to previous years, though it may be a counting issue. Here’s a great chart from Sports Media Watch: Indeed, looking at all the opening week games across all windows, Netflix still lags the other primetime windows, but does well compared to the afternoon games: I saw a few folks make the case that streamers still lag traditional broadcasters in reach, and I’d add they really lag compared to “broadcast plus streaming” options like NBC/Peacock, ESPN/Disney+ and CBS/Paramount+. The best data I saw for this came from Samba TV, who charted reach through the 2025 season, and, wow. (Samba TV’s numbers are historically lower than Nielsen’s, so don’t compare their household figures to Nielsen’s hours, but use them as a proxy for the relative reach of the streamers.) The good news is Prime Video is NOT having a down year. Their opening Thursday Night Football game reached 18.6 million viewers (about what Netflix got), but that’s a high for Prime Video on Thursdays and the biggest Thursday night game since 2015. The TNF games the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep continued this streak, getting 43.1 (16.8 million average viewers) and 42.5 total hours (16.6 million average viewers), which were both up from last year. Still, that continues the (typical) season slide: (For those new-to-streaming-football-numbers folks, the viewership declines for Thursday Night Football as the year goes along.) Overall, it appears as if Prime Video is now part of the “football habit”, be it for customers at home or out at places like bars and restaurants. And its viewership is slowly catching up to broadcast. One last chart shows this. Last season, Nielsen started adding out-of-home viewership to the charts, so I try not to do season-to-season comparisons as I did for the first few years. And while Nielsen added Big Data viewing this year, I’m going to compare the last two seasons. Here’s that chart, which shows the season-over-season gains: When it comes to streaming football, we have to keep a few seemingly contradictory thoughts in our head… First, streaming doesn’t come close to matching broadcast’s reach and, thus, viewership. Second, even with that gap, football is still the biggest “thing” on streaming. It’s very, very popular. Third, while some methodology changes have likely helped Prime Video’s numbers, their viewership does appear to be growing. Lastly, yeah, the NFL started the season off poorly, with week one dragging down the numbers in year-over-year comparisons. However—and again, methodology changes may have helped this—the viewership grew compared to previous seasons over the next couple of weeks. So football is still king. On streaming and off. Television - Adult Animation Continues to NOT Make the Streaming Charts In the last two reports, two adult-animated shows whiffed: Netflix’s animated comedy, Dang! Paramount+’s Sega-video-game-inspired fantasy/comedy, Golden Axe. Neither made the charts, but that’s usually the case for animated shows. I mean, here’s literally every animated show that’s made the Nielsen Original charts since the start of 2025: And one of those shows is G_abby’s Dollhouse_! A kids show! The problem with charts like this is that they don’t give you a sense of how many shows miss the charts. Netflix had at least eleven animated flops, including comedies like Big Mouth (a show everyone assumed was popular in the pre-Streaming Ratings Era), Long Story Short, Haunted Hotel, Mating Season, Strip Law, and Alley Cats, and action shows like Blood of Zeus, Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Prime Video had at least six animated misses, two in the same universe (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), three more comedies (#1 Happy Family USA, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and Kevin) and an action show (The Mighty Nein). Disney+ had MCU and Star Wars animated misses (Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld) but I can’t tell how many of those shows were geared towards adults. HBO Max had Harley Quinn and Hulu had Solar Opposites. None of these shows made the charts! That’s a lot of misses! If I remade the chart with all those misses, here’s how it would look: Listen, I know the counter arguments. First, it’s cheaper to produce animated shows than live action. Fair enough, but with viewership this low, even that cheaper price point starts to not matter. Second, just look at the acquired charts. Hit animated comedies can generate viewership for years! Shows like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers do really, really well. Fair enough, but streaming has failed to recreate the dynamic that Fox has mastered so well. That’s a problem for streaming still. Television - Emmys! The annual Emmys broadcast was a few weeks ago, and I’ve got data on how the nominees performed on streaming, plus hot takes on this year’s viewership (and the big news about the broadcast’s, er, streamcast’s future). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The top Emmy-nominated shows… ...why I’m worried about the future of the Emmys telecast... ...the pros of broadcast television ...and the cons... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue (since the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep were so light), but then I’ll be all caught up after a deluge of streaming ratings data from Nielsen in September. In the meantime, I’m going to try to take a look at Netflix’s stats to explain why Bela Bajaria is out. But even light weeks give me plenty to talk about. The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix and Apple TV has a buzzy new star-studded comedy. And Netflix has a controversial-but-appears-to-be-popular new game show. Plus big films like Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner head to streaming. And is East of Eden a hit? After that, The Kardashians return to Hulu, Prime Video has a reboot of Carrie, and Netflix has a horror show, Below. Disclosure Day heads to Peacock, The Housemaid heads to HBO Max_,_ a new Ben Affleck film, Animals, lands on Netflix, and Apple TV has a new John Cena action film based on, checks notes, Hasbro’s Matchbox toys. Okay. Longterm, some interesting TV production news. HBO Max ordered How to Survive Without Me, starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson, for fifteen episodes! I love that some streamers (or, at least, HBO Max) are finally ordering TV shows with more than eight episodes. In less wise production news, Landman does not appear to be coming back this year, since it just started production. Frankly, I don’t love this (get your shows out on time) but Landman is so popular, I doubt it matters.
‘They Want to Get Into the Taylor Swift Business’ — Media Analyst ‘Rationalizes’ Travis Kelce Possibly Coming in as Troy Aikman’s ESPN Replacement
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce re-signed with the franchise this offseason, and the Chiefs have come flying out of the blocks to a 4-0 record. Once the current season ends, however, there is some speculation about where Kelce may head next, particularly if it comes to a role in the broadcasting booth.
Asian Para Games opening ceremony; ISL, APL continue: Indian Sports LIVE, October 18
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on October 18, 2026.
Inter Kashi vs Odisha FC, NorthEast United vs Kerala Blasters in ISL; Preliminary rounds in Asian Para Games: Indian Sports LIVE, October 17
Here are all the updates from Indian sports on October 17, 2026.
NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets and parlays: report
The NBA told sportsbook partners in a Friday memo to ban certain types of bets and parlays this season that gamblers used in recent wagering scandals, ESPN reported."There's a balance between ensuring that we are removing problematic bet types but also ensuring that we don't just move activity into the illegal market," NBA executive vice president Scott Kaufman-Ross told ESPN. "Where we landed right now, we think, is the right balance of those two objectives."
NCAA sues Ohio gov. over eligibility order for 5th-year athletes
The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year.
Pat McAfee Net Worth in 2026: ESPN Salary, NFL Earnings and Business Ventures
Pat McAfee has turned a seventh-round punting career with the Indianapolis Colts into a sports media fortune, and his next ESPN contract could double what he al
Tom Haberstroh joins NBC Sports Philadelphia as 76ers sideline reporter
Tom Haberstroh is back covering LeBron James. Fifteen years ago, Haberstroh was one of a trio of ESPN reporters who decamped in Miami to run the Heat Index for the Worldwide Leader, a constantly running live feed of news and content around the “Big Three” era of the Miami Heat. Haberstroh chronicled LeBron James, Dwyane…
ESPN gambling writer defends network over ‘neutered’ coverage criticism
Former ESPN producer Nicole Noren sent chills through the industry by going public with her resignation after more than two decades at the network, citing its sports betting coverage. Since nationwide sports betting was legalized, gambling companies have taken over the sports world. That has had a stunning impact on American society that we still…
Toyota and espnW Recognize 11th Class of Everyday Heroes at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 15, 2026) – Toyota honored the 11th class of Toyota Everyday Heroes last night at the 2026 espnW: Women + Sports Summit in Ojai, California. Toyota’s Everyday Heroes program recognizes individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports.
Troy Aikman addresses Joe Buck quarrel, ESPN contract status
Things are getting very awkward between ESPN, Troy Aikman, and Joe Buck. ESPN has the Super Bowl this year and the Worldwide Leader is going all-in on promotion like we’ve never seen any network do before. But it’s about to be overshadowed by reports of a feud between their All-Star Monday Night Football broadcast duo. Buck…
Ex-Vikings Coach Lands Gig Down in Dallas
Mike Pettine isn’t unemployed any longer. The ex-Vikings coach is now with the Cowboys. ESPN’s Todd Archer offers the update: […]
Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series: Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas
Chiefs Wire Podcast Interview Series: @EdEastonJr chats with ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas
Chargers' Justin Herbert gets significant trade report from ESPN insider
This update on the Chargers' QB should not come as a surprise.
Broncos dealt uncomfortable question from ESPN analyst on Bo Nix
This speculative question might become real very soon for the Broncos.
Troy Aikman, Joe Buck reportedly got into argument in 'Monday Night Football' booth over contract extension tensions at ESPN
Longtime ESPN producer says network ‘neutered’ stories critical of sports gambling
ESPN’s outlook on sports gambling has done a complete 180 in less than a decade. The network once treated the topic as a faux pas. Point spreads and parlays were rarely, if ever, mentioned. And when they were, it was always tongue-in-cheek. Fast-forward to 2026, and ESPN has fully embraced sports gambling. Every show is…
SEC opposes LSU bid to end lawsuit - Dispute remains 'live'
The SEC is opposing LSU's request to dismiss the conference's lawsuit against the university and its officials, saying a live controversy still exists between the parties.
Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News
The waiting game surrounding Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs keeps stretching further, and the latest development doesn’t mark an end in sight.ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department completed its review of records tied to Jacobs’ case and determined that “certain records could be released with appropriate redactions.” An update […] The post Packers’ Josh Jacobs Saga Drags On With Latest Legal News appeared first on HEAVY.
Your 2026 Week 7 college football announcing schedule
Week 7 of the 2026 college football season will feature several marquee matchups, including two battles of teams ranked in the top 10. No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana will meet for a showdown in the “Big Noon” slot for Fox, with Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt on the call. ESPN’s College GameDay…
Football Regulator chair will quit if politics interferes with any Man City investigation
The chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has said he will quit if there is political interference in any future investigation launched into Manchester City.
Rory McIlroy Announces Career News After Recent ESPN Deal
Rory McIlroy has new career news less than two weeks after TMRW Sports renewed its deal with ESPN. McIlroy co-founded TMRW Sports with Tiger Woods and sports executive Mike McCarley. The company created TGL, the indoor team golf league. ESPN and TMRW Sports announced a multi-year extension of their U.S. media rights agreement on Oct. […] The post Rory McIlroy Announces Career News After Recent ESPN Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
SMU agrees to jersey patch deal with Texas Capital
SMU agreed to a jersey patch deal with Texas Capital across all sports, per On The Pony Express’ Bill Embody. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the news. It’s the biggest sponsorship deal in school history and it will debut this weekend when the Mustangs play Virginia. SMU, now ranked No. 24 overall in the latest […]
Penn State plummets on latest Football Power Index
ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Penn State a 0% chance to win the Big Ten and to make the College Football Playoff.
ESPN predicts FSU's remaining schedule after Louisville loss
ESPN’s updated Matchup Predictor lowered Florida State’s win probability in each of its final six games following the Seminoles’ loss to Louisville.
Source: Dodgers' decision on sitting Ohtani hinges on health
The Dodgers will gauge whether Shohei Ohtani's lingering injuries warrant him sitting out but will keep playing him if he deems himself healthy, a source said.
‘Who Would Watch That?’ — Sports Media Analyst Not Sold on ESPN’s Super Bowl Alt-Casts Featuring Pat McAfee, Peyton Manning
Pat McAfee’s role with ESPN has only increased since the company decided to go all-in on the former Indianapolis Colts punter. But the most recent addition to his portfolio hasn’t gone over too well with fans and others in the media.
LeBron James’ health concerns take center stage before his first season with the 76ers
ESPN reports that LeBron James is managing left-foot arthritis and lingering sciatica concerns as he enters his historic 24th NBA season with the Sixers.
James Madison to exit Sun Belt, join American Conference
James Madison has accepted membership into the American Athletic Association, the university announced Monday.
ESPN Drops Ranking Of Nation’s Top Freshmen
Clemson has faced offensive growing pains through the first month of the season, but true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds is earning national recognition for his work under center. Reynolds earned the No. 22 spot on ESPN’s ranking of college football’s top 25 freshmen, compiled by analyst Billy Tucker, following a trial-by-fire stretch leading the Tigers‘ […] The post ESPN Drops Ranking Of Nation’s Top Freshmen appeared first on HEAVY.
ESPN analyst predicts Texas A&M vs. The Citadel
ESPN analyst Bill Connelly predicts that Texas A&M will defeat The Citadel 53-0 on Saturday.
FIFPRO study finds women's football players consider leaving game early for financial and mental health reasons
Women's football players are considering leaving the game early because of financial pressures and mental health concerns, according to a new report by players' union FIFPRO.
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Did an NFL Insider Just Reveal Kerby Joseph News?
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler made an intriguing statement about Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch returning to the Detroit Lions. Here's what it means.
Pat McAfee was right about Georgia football
The ESPN personality called his own shot on Saturday.
Knicks' Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
Karl-Anthony Towns shared his emotional journey following the death of his mother six years ago to mark World Mental Health Day on Saturday.
Stephen A. Smith calls out NFL star for disrespectful behavior
Eugene Powers/Shutterstock.com Stephen A. Smith criticizes Bills safety Stephen Anthony Smith, an ESPN sports commentator, criticized Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson following the team’s October 4, 2026, defeat against the New England Patriots. His criticism concerned comments about receiver Efton Chism III. During ESPN’s First Take on October 5, Smith described Gardner-Johnson’s remarks as classless…
College GameDay predicts Georgia-Alabama winner
ESPN's College GameDay predicted the winner of the SEC championship rematch between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide.
ESPN 'College GameDay' predictions for Week 6
Week 6 of the 2026 college football season is here, and ESPN's "College GameDay" picked all the biggest games on Saturday.
Best ‘College GameDay’ signs from Week 6: Alabama vs. Georgia
ESPN’s College GameDay was in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in Week 6. ESPN moved the show inside because of the weather, but that didn’t dampen the spirits ahead of the Crimson Tide’s game against the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs. Nick Saban was…
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Predicted to Benefit From Major Colts Weakness
Pittsburgh has struggled to protect Aaron Rodgers, but one ESPN analyst expects a dramatic change against the Colts. The post Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Predicted to Benefit From Major Colts Weakness appeared first on HEAVY.
Russell Westbrook wants to carry torch for L.A. Olympics
Retired NBA player and Olympic gold medal winner Russell Westbrook said he wants to carry the torch when his native Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.
Reports - Watchdog eyes NIL violations at 5-10 Power 4 schools
The College Sports Commission is looking into possible rules violations at between five and 10 Power 4 schools regarding payments to players, according to multiple reports.
Greeny remembers Mike Ditka: He was the 'biggest star in Chicago sports'
Greeny remembers Mike Ditka: He was the 'biggest star in Chicago sports'
Kelvin Sampson says ESPN is filming docuseries with Kingston Flemings
Flemings believed he was returning to his hometown to film, only to learn that his jersey would be retired.
The 6 College Football Games to Watch in Week 6
Check out our conference preview for all the Big 10 action this weekend. Florida State at Louisville 7 p.m., ESPN (Friday) Both teams are in desperation mode as they try to avoid the season going into a complete tailspin. Florida State is coming in with momentum after pounding Virginia, although it’s been proven you can’t […]
Joe Buck to guest star on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Disney knows no bounds when it comes to promoting the fact that ABC and ESPN are showing the Super Bowl this year. And that includes one of their longest-running entertainment franchises, Dancing with...
ESPN makes Georgia CFP projection ahead of Alabama game
ESPN projects Georgia football to reach the College Football Playoff ahead of a tough upcoming matchup against Alabama.
Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Lane Johnson for mental health comments
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith issued an apology at the beginning of "First Take" on Thursday regarding the comments he made earlier this week surrounding Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson's retirement.
Lions Trade Buzz Heats Up Around $20M Cornerback
Now that the Detroit Lions have moved on from pursuing Joey Porter Jr., it appears the cornerback most connected to the team is Kristian Fulton of the Kansas City Chiefs. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN poured more fuel on the speculation fire by offering Fulton as a strong option to tie to the Lions before the […] The post Lions Trade Buzz Heats Up Around $20M Cornerback appeared first on HEAVY.
ESPN: Pacers' Questionable Interior Depth 'Remains a Concern'
ESPN believes the Indiana Pacers' questionable interior depth remains a concern.
Sponsors Announced for the 17th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit
Today ESPN announced the sponsors for the 17th Annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit returning to the Ojai Valley Inn through October 14 - 16. Presenting
Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrolls at Harvard Business School
Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons has revealed he has enrolled for an online course at Harvard Business School.
England mean business as they seek to avoid a Greek tragedy in World Cup playoff odyssey
England begin their World Cup playoff campaign amid the tranquil surroundings of Heraklion - but this is no holiday for Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses.
Big Ten has '18 strong members,' no expansion talks, commish says
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said the conference has had "absolutely no discussions taking place around expansion, and there haven't been for quite some time."
Former Super Bowl champion changes tune on Patrick Mahomes
Image Press Agency/Depositphotos Jason McCourty reverses Chiefs opinion Former NFL defensive back and Super Bowl LIII champion Jason McCourty said he felt like an idiot for doubting Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City after watching the Chiefs open the 2026 season with 3 victories. McCourty made the admission during an ESPN discussion before Kansas City’s Week…
Stephen A. Smith apologizes for comments about Lane Johnson, mental health: ‘I was wrong’
The ESPN commentator opened the Thursday episode of his morning talk show "First Take" with an apology about comments he made Wednesday.
ESPN predicts the winner of Georgia football at Alabama
ESPN predicts who will win the game between the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide
Eagles Get Discouraging Saquon Barkley Update Despite ‘Not Major’ Injury
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is dealing with a hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. ESPN lists his status as questionable ahead of Week 5. Head coach Nick Sirianni gave no update on Monday and said more answers would come Wednesday. Despite the lack of official details, […] The post Eagles Get Discouraging Saquon Barkley Update Despite ‘Not Major’ Injury appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes for Lane Johnson Retirement Comments on Mental Health
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith apologized Wednesday for his criticism of Lane Johnson's decision to retire this week after suggesting that the Philadelphia Eagles' tackle retired due to the team's struggles this season rather than the "personal and family priorities" and "mental health" reasons Johnson cited.
Stephen A. Smith's take on Lane Johnson's retirement reason stuns ESPN panel
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith drew criticism for the way he addressed Eagles lineman Lane Johnson's decision to retire to address his mental health.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Under Fire for Lane Johnson Mental Health Comments
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith under fire for mocking Lane Johnson's retirement over mental health concerns. The post ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Under Fire for Lane Johnson Mental Health Comments appeared first on HEAVY.
ESPN's 2027 Super Bowl telecast will stream on Disney+
The Super Bowl is coming to Disney+. The Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday that ESPN's telecast of the NFL's marquee event on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California,
ESPN BPI: Surging Timberwolves Projected 48 Wins, 95.5% Playoff Odds
The NBA preseason is underway, and the Minnesota Timberwolves opener showed plenty of promise. Now, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is saying encouraging things about the team, too. The Wolves finished 49-33 last season, reached the Western Conference semifinals, and are entering 2026-27 with several roster changes. Just how high are the expectations for the Wolves? …
Steelers get troubling update in ESPN's latest power rankings
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't receive great news in ESPN's latest power rankings update.
Lions Linked to Blockbuster Jalen Ramsey Trade
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler floated Steelers star Jalen Ramsey as a potential Detroit Lions trade target as Brad Holmes searches for secondary help.
ESPN's Super Bowl 61 broadcast to also stream on Disney+
ESPN announced on Tuesday that its broadcast of Super Bowl 61 will also be streamed on Disney+. Disney+ will stream the ESPN/ABC broadcast as well as the Spanish-language telecast on
ESPN's Super Bowl 61 broadcast to also stream on Disney+
ESPN announced on Tuesday that its broadcast of Super Bowl 61 will also be streamed on Disney+. Disney+ will stream the ESPN/ABC broadcast as well as the Spanish-language telecast on
ESPN's Super Bowl 61 broadcast to also stream on Disney+
(AP) — ESPN announced on Tuesday that its broadcast of Super Bowl 61 will also be streamed on Disney+.Disney+ will stream the ESPN/ABC broadcast as well as the Spanish-language telecast on ESPN Deportes in the United States.
ESPN's 2027 Super Bowl telecast will stream on Disney+
The streaming service will carry the NFL's marquee event along with two "Monday Night Football" games this season.
Disney+ enters NFL streaming with Super Bowl, two more games
Add another streaming platform to the NFL slate. ESPN and Disney+ announced plans to stream the Super Bowl and other NFL games.
Report - Alex Cora again declines chance to manage Phillies
Alex Cora once again has declined the opportunity to manage the Phillies, informing the club that he plans to take the 2027 season off, according to USA Today Sports.
Why expansion to Houston makes too much sense for the NHL
Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league is considering a new team, and Houston's viability is concrete.
‘Crystal Ball’ – Sports Media Analyst Predicts Fox Will Lose Greg Olsen, Prompting a Drew Brees Promotion and ESPN Star Getting Poached
With the NFL season well underway, it appears the broadcasting world could see a couple of shakeups. With Tony Romo’s exit from CBS, attention is also turning to other player-turned analysts, including Greg Olsen’s situation at Fox, which is expected to create a ripple effect in sports broadcasting.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Urges Bengals to Make a Change
Frustrated by a stagnant rushing attack and Joe Burrow’s mounting burden, Stephen A. Smith demands a coaching overhaul to rescue Cincinnati’s season before the star quarterback falters.
NCAA proposes summer competition for college basketball teams
The NCAA is proposing allowing summer competition between college basketball teams as a potential new revenue source.
Eagles All-Pro RT Lane Johnson reties, ending 14-season NFL career
Eagles two-time All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a 14-year career spent entirely in Philadelphia.
ESPN Likes Duke to Stay Undefeated Against Georgia Tech
The Duke Blue Devils are being favored to stay undefeated this week against Georgia Tech.
Commissioner touts ACC's health amid questions of departures
ACC boss Jim Phillips isn't fretting about Clemson, FSU, Miami and UNC wanting to tweak the Protect College Sports Act to make it easier for schools to change leagues.
Commissioner touts ACC's health amid questions of departures
ACC boss Jim Phillips isn't fretting about Clemson, FSU, Miami and UNC wanting to tweak the Protect College Sports Act to make it easier for schools to change leagues.
Commissioner touts ACC's health amid questions of departures
ACC boss Jim Phillips isn't fretting about Clemson, FSU, Miami and UNC wanting to tweak the Protect College Sports Act to make it easier for schools to change leagues.